Now in its 9th year and growing in popularity, the Bombay Fun Run is organised by Bombay Lions Club.

The annual Bombay Fun Run celebrates the arrival on 18 March 1865 of the ship "Bombay" from England.

The “Bombay” was towed into Auckland by the warship “Curacao”, having lost a large portion of her masts and rigging in a terrible storm off the coast of New Zealand. There were 400 assisted immigrants on board destined for the area now called Bombay where they were to settle on their promised 10 acre allotments. To reach their new home they travelled along the Gt South Rd from Drury to Bombay, a road that had just been completed by the army.

Our 10km, 15km and half marathon course follows the path these pioneers would have travelled.

Our 5k course takes in part of the trail and follows a picturesque rural road taking in the beautiful elevated scenery of Bombay.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

A friendly welcome and a morning spent taking in green countryside and many historical points of interest. You'll be among rolling hills boasting scenic views with a wide vista of Auckland to the North and to Waikato to the South.

WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS EVENT?

Proceeds from the 2020 Bombay Fun Run will contribute to supporting the ongoing work of Franklin Hospice, Bombay Community Pool Project and the Bombay Lions Club Charitable Trust.

COURSE ROUTES?

10k, 15k and Half Marathon:

Start in the Bombay Primary School field, left down Barber Rd, left to Sellars Rd, right to Lawrence Carter Drive, right to Bombay Rd, right to Gt South Rd, continue to the return points, then to Bombay Rd, left to Portsmouth Rd, right to Wootten Rd, right to Mile Rd, left up Barber Rd to the School playing field entry, finish in front of the Hall.

5k: Twice round the Bombay Primary School field, left down Barber Rd, right to Portsmouth Rd., right to Wootten Rd, Right to Mile Rd, left up Barber Rd to the School playing field entry, finish in front of the Hall.

Please see the map below for a visual outline of our trails.

REGISTRATIONS open 7.30am at Bombay Primary School, Bombay Primary School 35 Paparata Road, Bombay, Auckland, NZ, 2675.

Half marathon start: 8.30am

15KM start: 8.30am

10KM start: 8.50am

5KM start: 9.00am

AID STATIONS:

Water stations and portaloos are located as shown on the course map and also in the school hall.

AFTER RUN ARRANGEMENTS:

Spot prizes will be posted after 11:30 am or earlier if all runners & walkers have returned.

EVENT RULES:

Instructions from Marshals must be followed.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Run on the right-hand side of the road unless advised otherwise by Marshals.

Obey the traffic rules, and treat the road as being open at all times.

Wear your run number pinned to your shirt front.

When being overtaken by faster entrants, give right of way.

No more than two abreast once the event is underway.

Marshals will have the right to withdraw any competitor they consider to be under severe stress.

Official time-keeping will cease at 11:30 am.

EXTRA INFO:

Complementary coffee, tea, scones and muffins are available when you finish your run/walk.

Management and Support on the race course will cease at 11:30am. Those still on the course will be offered transport to the finish line. A decision to continue will be at your own risk.

Spot prize winners have been randomly selected. When you finish, check if your race number is on the prize list notice board. Prizes can be collected from the adjacent tent.

Hold on to your race number for the major prize selection.

Presentation of prizes for 5k 10k and Half marathon, 1st 2nd and 3rd places will start when the last runner arrives, but no later than 11:30am.

Major prize winner/s, selected randomly, will be announced following the above.

SAFETY:

The roads that you will be running are not closed to traffic so please be careful when crossing roads and intersections. Our Marshals will be at every intersection on the 5k course and at major intersections on 10k, 15k and half marathon courses. They will also be at the 10k and half marathon return points and will advise when the road is clear to cross. Please abide by their instructions.

Except where advised by the Marshal’s, run on the right hand side of the road towards oncoming traffic.

Remember that vehicles have the right of way on the road, so don’t take any risks.

If you are injured, unwell or need assistance while on the run, ask one of the marshals or water station helpers to assist. If you are unable to get to a water station or cannot find a marshal ask one of the other runners to seek assistance.

Marshals and water station attendants are able to contact St John, who will be in attendance on the day, or they will dial 111 in an emergency.